Both the baccalaureate degree in Biology with concentration in Veterinary Technology and the associate degree in Veterinary Technology are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Institutional Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Northwestern State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Northwestern State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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Program Accreditation
The baccalaureate degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Computer Information Systems are accredited by the Association for Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSBI).
Both the baccalaureate and master’s degrees in Art are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The baccalaureate and master’s degrees in Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The baccalaureate degree in Theatre is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The baccalaureate degree in Music Education is accredited by both the NASM, as well as the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
The baccalaureate degree in Industrial Engineering Technology and baccalaureate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Louisiana State Board of Nursing Approval
All undergraduate and graduate nursing education degree programs offered at Northwestern State University of Louisiana have full approval of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Associate of Science in Nursing – ACEN Accreditation
The Associate of Science in Nursing program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana located in Shreveport, Louisiana and offered at the Natchitoches, Alexandria, and Leesville instructional sites, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program at: https://www.acenursing.org.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice – CCNE Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC, 20001, 202-887-6791.
Nurse Anesthesia Program – COA Accreditation
The Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Nurse Anesthesia Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603; (224) 275-9130; https://coacrna.org. The program’s next review by the COA is scheduled for October 2026.
Radiography – JRCERT Accreditation
The Radiography program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by the:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program’s current award is eight (8) years. The current accreditation award letter and additional accreditation information are available at:
https://www.jrcert.org/programs/northwestern-state-university/
Diagnostic Medical Sonography – CAAHEP Accreditation
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 – 113th St. North, #7709
Seminole, Florida 33775
727-210-2350
The baccalaureate degree in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
The baccalaureate, master, and/or specialist programs in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Secondary Education, Health & Physical Education, Music Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology Leadership, and Special Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
The Master of Arts in Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
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